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Extra-Curricular Activities
School Dress code is required for students and chaperones during extra-curricular activities unless otherwise noted.
Trinity Christian School participates in an interscholastic sports program through the North Carolina Christian School Association and is governed by all rules found in the NCCSA Athletic Manual. Middle and High School students compete seasonally in Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball, and Golf. Upper elementary students may participate in an intramural Saturday Basketball League when offered.
In order to participate in athletics, a student must have on file each year a Physician-signed physical examination form, a parent-signed waiver of responsibility form, and must pay the athletic fee required for each sport.
In order to participate, a student’s parents must be willing to help with chaperoning, concessions, and other volunteer duties needed during the sport’s season(s) in which their child participates. Sign-up sheets for such duties are planned ahead for convenience.
To participate in any sport a student must be in at least the 6th grade, take at least 4 academic courses, maintain a minimum scholastic average of 77% with no F’s, and keep less than 75 demerits.
Grades are checked mid-quarter and at the end of each quarter. Should a student have a failing grade or less than a C average, he will not participate for ten school days after which all grades will be checked, and if the student meets requirements, he may rejoin the team. If at that time grades are not within requirements, he will turn in his uniform.
At mid-quarter and quarter checks, any student with an incomplete will not play until the incomplete(s) are satisfactorily removed, at which time he may immediately resume playing.
Should a student reach 75 demerits he is no longer eligible to participate in the current sport. If demerits are reduced and maintained below 75 by the next sport, the student may participate in that sport. If 75 is reached again the student is disqualified from athletics for the rest of the year.
Upon entering 9th grade a student cannot participate more than four seasons in any sport and becomes ineligible at the age of 19 years, 7 months.
Whenever players use a classroom for any reason, an adult chaperone must be in the room with them. This includes home and away teams.
Players must abide by the Transportation Rules found in this manual.
Athletes, when leaving campus early, are required to collect homework assignments from, and turn in assignments due to, missed classes before leaving. Homework is due on time the next day.
A study hall for doing homework is provided for those students waiting for sports practice afterschool when possible.
MP3 Players, CD Players, Tape Players, Head Phones, Video Game Players, and such are prohibited at all sports events and during travel.
Uniforms from one sport must be turned in before a player can participate
in another sport.
All athletes must demonstrate attitudes and actions that are consistent with
the rules and goals of TCS and the NCCSA Athletics Program. Students not compliant with these standards will be dismissed from the program.
Game Day Player and Student Dress:
On game days players, as representatives of Trinity Christian School Athletics, are required to dress to a higher standard.
Boys are to wear dress shirts tucked in, ties tied properly, and dress pants during school and up until time to change for their game. After the game they should change back into their appropriate school dress code attire. Ties do not have to be worn after they have played. Players not in proper dress will not play.
Girls are to wear dresses or skirts with blouses during school and up until time to change for their game. After the game they should change back into appropriate school dress code attire.
One exception is the cheerleaders who may wear their administration-approved special outfits during school to promote school spirit.
Concerning game uniforms, players must abide by the athletic dress code requirements found in the NCCSA Athletics Manual and Trinity Christian School .
Non-player students may wear TCS T-shirts on home-game days.
Senior Trip:
The annual senior trip is regarded as a significant educational experience.
The Senior Class Staff Advisor is responsible for helping students in planning and carrying out their senior trip.
TCS administration must approve all senior trips before finalized plans are made.
The Senior Advisor or another staff member assigned by the administration will accompany the seniors on their trip.
Athletes, when leaving campus early, are required to collect homework assignments from and turn in assignments due to missed classes before leaving. Homework is due on time the next day.
A study hall for doing homework is provided for those students waiting for sports practice afterschool when possible.
Seniors are responsible for the cost of the senior trip including the cost for the chaperones. Any fundraising done to acquire money for the senior trip is to be carried out under the supervision of the Senior Advisor.
Seniors are required to maintain the same level of discipline on their trip as required at school.
Parents who serve as chaperones are required to follow the same dress code and conduct standards as is required of the students.
Field trips are taken during the year to places of educational and social interest. Written parental consent is required for any student to go on a field trip.
Students are required to maintain the same level of dress code and discipline away from TCS as required at school. Parents who serve as chaperones are required to follow the same dress code and conduct standards as is required of the students.
When school transportation is used, gas must be paid for by the group.
In order to provide a high level of safety on our vans and bus certain guidelines must be followed.
The maintenance check-list must be completed in writing well ahead of time, and definitely before it is boarded with riders.
The number of riders must never be more than capacity.
For any trip taken in a van, there must be at least two adult chaperones, one driving with the required credentials, and one sitting in the back seat.
For any trip taken in the bus, there must be at least three adult chaperones, one driving with the required credentials, one seated in the middle of the bus, and one seated at the back.
Boys and girls should be separated with one group located in the front half and the other group located in the back half of the vehicle.
No food or drink should be taken on the vehicle at any time (except for the driver if needed).
Students must remain seated at all times.
Talking should be in hushed tones. No loud talking, yelling or chanting.
Nothing should hang out or be thrown out of the windows.
The vehicle must be left clean and full of gas. Nothing should be left on the vehicle when it is parked.
The maintenance form must be completed and turned in to the office
Student Government Association:
The Trinity Christian School Student Government Association is composed of officers and representatives from grades 9—12. In order to participate as officers and representatives students must maintain a minimum scholastic average of 85% with no D’s, maintain less than 35 demerits, and exhibit actions and attitudes which exemplify the character of Christ.
A staff advisor is responsible for all SGA activity.
American Christian Honor Society:
The American Christian Honor Society was founded by the American Association of Christian Schools in March of 1979 with a fourfold purpose: to advance Christian scholarship, to challenge Christian leadership, to honor Christian character, and to stimulate Christian service. A staff advisor is responsible for all ACHS activity.
Students must be at least a second semester sophomore, maintain a minimum scholastic average of 92%, maintain less than 50 demerits, and exhibit actions and attitudes which exemplify the character of Christ. Any student who is suspended, asked to withdraw, or who is expelled will be dismissed from the Honor Society.
In order to be nominated for any class office a student must maintain a minimum scholastic average of 85% with no D’s, maintain less than 35 demerits, and exhibit actions and attitudes which exemplify the character of Christ.
Each class is assigned a staff advisor who is responsible for all class activity.
Under the leadership of a Staff Advisor, students produce the school yearbook called the Tiger’s Eye which includes pictures from Preschool through High School. All events throughout the year are covered to make memories complete.
It is a privilege to be selected for the yearbook staff. Staff members along with the Yearbook advisor and Administrator make the selection of new staff members. Students on yearbook must maintain a minimum scholastic average of 77% with no F’s and keep less than 75 demerits.
Private piano lessons are offered to students on-site during school hours. For more information inquire at the school office.
Music Class is provided for all grade levels.
Middle School Choir is mandatory for students in grades 6-8.
Trinity Christian School students participate in district, state, and national fine arts competitions through its affiliation with the North Carolina Christian School Association and the American Association of Christian Schools. Competitions include music, art, essays, poetry, short stories, spelling, academic testing, Bible competitions, science projects, and the like.
Trinity Christian School is not responsible for any party or social affair which is not officially sponsored or approved by the school administration.
Formal events sponsored by the school require modest evening wear approved by the school administration.
Girls’ gowns should have a neckline which is high in the front and back with at least one inch straps over the shoulders. Length should be that of dress code or longer. No see-through material may be worn.
Boys Tux’s should be dark colored with solid colored shirts, dark socks and shoes, and modest accessories.